BACKGROUND: Few data exist on treating spinal cord endometriosis. CASE: Total excision of the endometriotic lesion, followed by a bilateral oophorectomy and aromatase inhibitor therapy, led to a clinical improvement. CONCLUSION: Attempts at total removal of spinal cord endometriosis may be safer after achieving pharmacologic control.
BACKGROUND: Few data exist on treating spinal cord endometriosis. CASE: Total excision of the endometriotic lesion, followed by a bilateral oophorectomy and aromatase inhibitor therapy, led to a clinical improvement. CONCLUSION: Attempts at total removal of spinal cord endometriosis may be safer after achieving pharmacologic control.
Authors: William W Scott; Bappaditya Ray; Kim L Rickert; Christopher J Madden; Jack M Raisanen; Dianne Mendelsohn; David Rogers; Tony A Whitworth Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 2013-10-01 Impact factor: 1.475